The AIM Self Defense Accelerated Program allows students ages 12 and up to now skip the last stripe of every belt. This could save over 2 years on the road to Black Belt. If you are a 4th degree and turn 12 before your full color belt test, you will be allowed to test for 2nd degree of the next belt rank. When students are tested for the next full Color Belt the student will be required to know the all the techniques for the entire rank. Belt Rank Requirements may vary slightly with instructors. If you have any questions about the AIM Self Defense Accelerated Program speak to your instructor or call AIM headquarters at 1-800-323-3755 or [email protected].